To really like Grand Theft Auto?

[OnTheporch]

I'm mid 30s but still love video gaming. It takes a lot to get into a game the older I get but I have a few firm favourites- The Sims, SimCity and GTA. DH has just bought me GTA5 and I love it! The intestine world, driving around LA, the silly radio stations, the madly innapropriate dialogue - even the ironic stuff like the characters telling off their kids for playing violent video games - it's like an escape from reality. I can so see why kids get obsessed with stuff like this.

AIBU to love something that a lot of people (parents especially) my age frown upon?

@OnTheporch @MamaBear2181 @GrandTheftWalrus @whatdoyousayhey @MidnightAura @ChevalierTialys @RemainOptimistic @UnicornRainbowColours

I’m so sorry for the multi tag annoyance but thought those that like the Sims (2) would be interested in this. After this thread I mentioned the game to a colleague and he said that when the sims 4 came out they released the Sims 2 and every expansion pack for free on origin and if you had the serial number from the original game and you contacted EA support, they would give you the download for free even now although the offer officially ended years ago.

When I got home I went through loads of old boxes in the loft until I found the game, contacted EA support via live chat, opened the case...and the manual wasn’t in there! I had no serial number as that’s where it is printed. I had no idea where it was and asked if they knew if I could find it by inserting the disc but they just said to take a photo of the discs and the box and a piece of paper with my name and the date on it. So I did and now I have the Sims 2 and 16 expansion/stuff packs in my Origin library Yay nostalgia and yay to colleague who normally annoys me but will try and be extra nice to tomorrow just in case any of you are able to and want to do it or is it just me living in the past?

Sorry for the long post, I am childishly excited to play this after the disappointing Sims-by-numbers Sims 4.

I shall try that! Thanks for letting me know.

We got red dead redemption the other day from the charity shop and DP is trying to play it but he keeps falling off the horse. It's hilarious!

We also love call of duty. Started playing it when I was pregnant and when I got further on the baby would start kicking when we were playing.

Also tried to play when in labour, that didn't go well!

GTA San Andreas and V are brilliant.
Far Cry, Mafia 3 & Dying Light too

Overcooked is great multiplayer fun- Definitely one for kids and adults.

I forgot Sims. Fav was 2 but I would play any!

@MissionItsPossible thanks for the info! I miss sending babies to nap in the pet beds. Cant do it in Sims 3 or 4, only 2.

Eagerly awaiting red dead 2 as the first one was brilliant!

Thanks for mentioning @MissionItsPossible! I already have the UC for the sims 2. Don’t forget everyone to get the game to recognise your graphics card by using the graphics rules maker. Makes my game look amazing!

@MidnightAura What is the graphics rules maker? Is that in-game graphic settings or a separate program?

It's a separate programme, (it's legit though) it enables your game to run in 1080 and smooths your edges etc.

www.simsnetwork.com/tools/graphics-rules-maker

Instructions on how to download it are here. It's very simple.

So many good games this year, Red dead 2. Two point hospital and Detroit: Become Human this week.

Thank you @MidnightAura. I'm going to PM you as don't want to clog up this thread going back and forth!

I love it too, albeit I don't bother with the missions and trundle around happily as a taxi driver... interspersed with killing sprees on the beach.

@MissionItsPossible no problem!

Sent!

To bring it back to GTA, did anyone use to play Vice City and find the radio station K-Chat and the commercials on there generally hilarious?

I love the chat shows on all the GTAs. I always listen to them.

The adverts were so funny.

Dad, no one wants to hear ya stupid Vietnam stories!

You could be me! I love The Sims and play it all the time.

I love GTA, 4 is my favourite, I’ve completed that games several times! I do love 5 as well though. I also like The Crew and looking forward to the new one coming out soon. Massive Sims fan too!

Shadow of the Colossus - that horse is a dick sometimes.

Skyrim - stop wandering off horse!
Also “Nooo dragon! Don’t eat my horse”

Minecraft - just jump over the tiny block you stoopid pony.

Luckily Fallout has no horses.

Skyrim - going on giant/mammoth hunts on the horse, excellent fun! Until you let the giant get to close and it kills you and your horse in one blow....

Has anyone just seen the new Battlefront V teaser? I think I like it. Anything WWII is good though.

I love gta! I usually play it more if I’m super stressed as oddly I find it relieving. I love video games and I’m just 30. Crash bandicoot, nba, all the old Skool games. I’ve completed grand theft auto5 3 times. Who cares what others think as long as your enjoying it.

Oh I forgot about the “Run Lola Run” challenge in Skyrim.

Choose a city.

Removal all armour and weapons except for a dagger.

Twat the city ruler with dagger.

See how far you can get before the guards catch you.

BASE jumping using Become Ethereal shout.

I found fallout very stressful, it seemed to get way too hard for my level very quickly. I wanted to be able to relax without being attacked by super mutants on every fucking corner and was always worried about my dog.

PUBG Mobile. Run around an island or the Mexican desert picking up guns as you go. Completely free, no pay to win. Things like chasing people in dune buggies or VW campers, bashing them with frying pans, hiding in long grass waiting for the other player to blink first.

I find having companions (that can be permanently killed) stressful. In Skyrim I got pretty attached to Lydia and then I accidentally pushed her off a mountain and she died. And I hadn't saved for hours so if I'd loaded back in I'd have lost about 4 hours hoarding gaming.